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Dhansa LabsNSE:DHANSA +4.27%37 Gross Margin % is 8.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 12.85. GuruFocus rates NSE:DHANSA with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Dhansa Labs ranks worse than 82.86% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Dhansa Labs had a gross margin of 8.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Dhansa Labs Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dhansa Labs Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dhansa Labs's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NSE:DHANSA vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Dhansa Labs's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dhansa Labs Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Dhansa Labs's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dhansa Labs's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Dhansa Labs (NSE:DHANSA) has a Gross Margin % of 8.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dhansa Labs and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 12.85. Over the past decade, Dhansa Labs' Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.69 to 18.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Dhansa Labs ranks #203 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Dhansa Labs' Gross Margin % too high?
Dhansa Labs' current Gross Margin % of 8.80% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 12.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.69 to a high of 18.82. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 25.26. Dhansa Labs' value of 8.80% is 65.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dhansa Labs ranks #203 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dhansa Labs has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dhansa Labs' Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Dhansa Labs ranks #203 out of 245 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dhansa Labs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.26. Dhansa Labs' value of 8.80% is 65.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Dhansa Labs' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.69 to 18.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.85 vs. the industry median of 25.26, Dhansa Labs has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 25.26, based on 245 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dhansa Labs's current Gross Margin % of 8.80% is 65.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dhansa Labs and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dhansa Labs's current Gross Margin % is 8.80%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 12.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dhansa Labs stock overvalued right now?
Dhansa Labs (NSE:DHANSA) has a current Gross Margin % of 8.80%. The current Gross Margin % is 8.80%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 12.85 and 65.2% below the Agriculture industry median of 25.26. Dhansa Labs' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dhansa Labs (NSE:DHANSA), the current Gross Margin % is 8.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Dhansa Labs Ltd, formerly Ambey Laboratories Ltd manufactures agrochemical products focused on crop protection, specializing in 2,4-D base chemicals. The company operates a certified manufacturing facility in Rajasthan, adhering to high environmental, health, and safety standards. It serves customers through the production and supply of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides used in agriculture. Revenue is generated through sales to large corporate clients and distributors, supporting crop protection efforts globally. Additionally, the company is part of a broader group with divisions in FMCG and natural gums, contributing to a diversified business model.
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